Properties of Dacite and Schist

Dacite

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-2.253.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.5-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.77-2.771 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Dacite vs Schist Properties

Properties of Dacite and Schist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dacite vs Schist properties, get to know more about Dacite Definition and Schist Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Dacite and Schist.